GRSE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 58 Journeyman and Driver Vacancies

By: Khushbu Kumari

On: October 30, 2026

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GRSE Recruitment 2026

GRSE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has released Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP) for the recruitment of Journeyman and Driver (Vehicle) posts. A total of 58 vacancies are available across various technical trades and the Driver category.

Eligible Indian candidates can submit their applications online through the official GRSE website. The online registration process started on 30 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 28 November 2026.

GRSE Recruitment 2026 – Job Overview

Particulars Details
Organization Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE)
Ministry Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Advertisement No. 2026/05 (J&OP)
Post Name Journeyman and Driver (Vehicle)
Total Vacancies 58
Job Location Kolkata, West Bengal
Application Mode Online
Registration Start Date 30 October 2026
Last Date to Apply 28 November 2026
Official Website https://www.grse.in

Important Dates

Event Date
Online Application Begins 30 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 28 November 2026
Written Test Admit Card To be announced
Written Examination To be announced

The application closing time is 11:59 PM on 28 November 2026.

Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹472
SC / ST Exempted
PwBD Candidates Exempted
Internal Candidates Exempted

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the payment gateway.

Vacancy Details

GRSE has announced 58 vacancies, including 55 Journeyman posts and 3 Driver posts.

Journeyman Vacancy Details

Trade Vacancies
Carpenter 2
Crane Operator 2
Diesel Mechanic 2
Driver Material Handling 2
Electrician 8
Electronic Mechanic 6
Fitter 6
GRP/FRP Worker 4
Machine Operator 3
Painter 6
Pipe Fitter 4
Rigger 4
Structural Fitter 4
Welder 2
Total 55

Driver Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Category
Driver (Vehicle), Skilled Grade-III 3 UR – 2, OBC – 1

Educational Qualification

1. Journeyman Posts

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) and possess the relevant National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or National Trade Certificate (NTC/ITI) in the applicable trade.

Trade Required NAC/NTC Trade
Carpenter Carpenter / Wood Work Technician / Shipwright (Wood)
Crane Operator Electrician
Diesel Mechanic Diesel Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Marine Diesel
Driver Material Handling Diesel Mechanic with valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence
Electrician Electrician
Electronic Mechanic Electronic Mechanic
Fitter Fitter / Weapon Fitter / MMTM
GRP/FRP Worker FRP Processor / Plastic Processing Operator or NSQF Plastic FRP Operator
Machine Operator Millwright Mechanic / MMTM
Painter Painter (General) / Painter (Marine) / Industrial Painter
Pipe Fitter Pipe Fitter / Plumbing
Rigger Rigger / Carpenter / Wood Work Technician
Structural Fitter Structural Fitter / Fabricator / Sheet Metal Work / Fitter
Welder Welder or the specified equivalent welding trades

2. Driver (Vehicle)

Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

  • Passed Matriculation (Class 10).

  • Possess a valid Commercial LMV Driving Licence.

  • Have at least 6 years of post-qualification experience driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles.

  • Experience must be in an organisation, firm or rental agency on a direct employment basis.

  • A valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence is desirable.

Candidates must also have a clean driving record without accident history, major traffic violations or relevant police complaints during the last six years.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as of 1 October 2026.

Post Maximum Age
Journeyman 26 Years
Driver (Vehicle) 32 Years

Age Relaxation

  • OBC: 3 years for both recruitment categories.

  • SC/ST: 5 years for Journeyman posts where applicable.

  • PwBD: 10 years for UR, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST in the Journeyman category.

  • Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Agniveers: Relaxation as per notification and applicable government rules.

Salary / Pay Scale

Journeyman Salary

Selected candidates will undergo two years of training on a fixed monthly stipend.

Training Period Monthly Stipend
First Year ₹24,000
Second Year ₹26,000

After successful completion of training, candidates may be considered for absorption into the permanent Semi-Skilled (SSK) grade, with a pay scale of ₹19,900–69,650, subject to performance, organisational requirements, vacancies and other conditions.

Driver Salary

Particulars Details
Grade Skilled (SK) Grade
Pay Scale ₹20,110–70,390

Industrial DA, HRA, allowances, CPF, gratuity and other applicable benefits will be provided according to company rules.

Selection Process

The selection process differs slightly between Journeyman and Driver recruitment.

Journeyman Selection

  1. Application screening and shortlisting, if required.

  2. Written Examination.

  3. Document Verification.

  4. Practical (Trade) Test.

  5. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Crane Operator, Rigger and Driver Material Handling posts.

Driver Selection

  1. Application screening based on eligibility and relevant experience.

  2. Written Examination.

  3. Document Verification.

  4. Practical (Trade) Test.

  5. Medical Examination.

Written Examination Pattern

Subject Marks
Trade-Related Questions 80
General Knowledge, Aptitude, Reasoning and Numerical Ability 20
Total 100
  • Duration: 2 hours.

  • Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions.

  • Examination Mode: Offline (OMR-based).

  • Examination Centres: Kolkata and Ranchi.

The Journeyman written test qualifying requirement is 50% overall, with category-based relaxation as specified in the notification. For Driver posts, the qualifying requirement is 40% overall, with applicable relaxation for OBC and PwBD candidates.

The practical test is qualifying in nature. The final merit list will be prepared based on written examination marks among candidates who qualify in the practical test.

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How to Apply for GRSE Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

  1. Visit the official GRSE website at www.grse.in.

  2. Open the Careers section and find Employment Notification No. 2026/05 (J&OP).

  3. Read the detailed recruitment notification carefully.

  4. Click the online application link.

  5. Register and enter the required personal, educational and other details.

  6. Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including educational, date-of-birth, category and experience certificates, wherever applicable.

  7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

  8. Review the application form and submit it.

  9. Download and save the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates can also apply through the dedicated application portal. Incomplete applications and multiple applications for the same post/trade may lead to rejection.

Important Links

Description Link
Apply Online

Click Here

Official Website

Click Here

Recruitment Notification

Download PDF

Careers Section

Visit Website

The application portal is provided in the official notification. Check the detailed advertisement and available documents before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are available in GRSE Recruitment 2026?

There are 58 vacancies: 55 Journeyman posts and 3 Driver posts.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online registration is 28 November 2026.

3. What is the application fee?

The application fee is ₹472. SC, ST, PwBD and internal candidates are exempted.

4. What is the qualification for Journeyman posts?

Candidates must have passed Class 10 and hold the relevant NAC or NTC certificate in the applicable trade.

5. Where will the written examination be conducted?

The notification mentions Kolkata and Ranchi as examination centres.

6. Is the Journeyman job permanent?

Journeyman candidates will initially undergo two years of training. Permanent absorption may be considered after successful training, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

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Khushbu Kumari

I am Khushbu Kumari, a passionate job news writer with over 2 years of experience in sharing the latest updates on government and private sector jobs. I love helping job seekers by providing accurate, simple, and timely information about new vacancies, eligibility, salary, and how to apply.

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